Salem, OR vs Springfield, TN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Salem
67.1
#1465 nationally
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Springfield leads in crime level (10.7 vs 14.6). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 115). Salem leads in median household income ($67,540 vs $55,392).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, OR | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1465) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 177,432 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,726 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $67,540 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.0 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.1 Score
Salem, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$440,726
Population
177,432
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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D
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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